Moeck, "Rottenburgh", bent tenor in c', baroque double hole, maple

The instrument with the article number: 4450-MOE made by Moeck is an instrument that is always fun to play, both in the classroom and on stage.
This characteristic is largely due to the masterful combination of the carefully considered model with the expressive possibilities of the maple material used.

The special qualities of this instrument's material are strikingly impressive. The characteristics can be described as follows: Maple: Warm and clear, slightly thinner than pear wood.

The scale

The geometry of the inner bore of the recorder is slightly cylindroconical. This type of bore gives the model its typical sound.
In principle, instruments with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than recorders with a narrower scale.

What styles of music can the instrument be used for

Maple is predestined for recorders that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as a solo instrument.

Who is this recorder aimed at?

The above facts show that maple instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another general rule is that a better instrument naturally makes playing together less complicated than a cheaper one.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the instrument's sound production. At the labium, the leaf of air creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining features for the variability of the recorder's musical expression.

The windway of the Moeck model 4450-MOE is shaped as follows: curved, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are very complex in their design and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Moeck 4450-MOE instrument is supplied in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction method

The number of parts of a recorder determines in many ways the way in which it can be handled in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and compact transport on the other.
A point that becomes particularly important when larger or multiple instruments need to be transported.
Just ask veteran ensemble managers.

Packaging and accessories

The model is supplied as standard with a bag and the appropriate accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is shared, it is advisable to clean the headjoint regularly to maintain cleanliness. The care product Flautisept has proven to be a practical aid. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

• ABS plastics
• Untreated wooden surfaces
• Waxed surfaces
• Glazed surfaces
• Lacquered surfaces
• Spirit-stained surfaces
• Linseed oil surfaces
• RESONA

However, before use, test on an inconspicuous area to ensure that the product does not leave any discolouration on your instrument.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places in the body that are comfortable to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on bass instruments in particular are not ergonomically accessible. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 4450-MOE instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played comfortably by players with smaller hands.

Recommendations for finding a new recorder

The easiest way to find a new instrument
Seek expert advice!
But don't let "expert" opinions put you off trying out a recorder for yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument suits you.
Our recommendation is therefore: test different designs that you have never tried before. You will only gain experience.